Video Editor - Hot Smart Rich

FlightStory flightstory.com Open · verified Oct 6, 2026

Los Angeles Mid-level Video Production

At a glance

Mid-level Video Production role at FlightStory. Los Angeles · no salary stated · we estimate $78,000–$153,000.

Estimated pay

FlightStory has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$78,000 – $153,000

What the middle half of mid-level video production roles in Los Angeles paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 10 postings that stated pay, median $81,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

RoleVideo Production

SeniorityMid-level

LocationLos Angeles

PostedOct 5, 2026 · 1d ago

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Edit Hot Smart Rich episodes from first assembly to delivery, working with the Executive Producer on story, pacing and structure
Use music, sound, graphics and imagery to shape conversations while preserving their authenticity and emotional impact
Use retention and watch-time data to adjust edits and strengthen audience engagement
Organize project files, timelines, backups and versions, then deliver platform-ready episodes on schedule
Collaborate with production, creative and social teams, and support the show with videography and photography

What you bring

At least three years of media or content work, in-house, at an agency or freelance
Strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills, particularly in Premiere Pro
Knowledge of longform and social video platforms, their specifications and trends
Strong organization, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Who this fits

This role suits an editor with sound editorial judgment who can work independently and respond quickly to feedback. You’ll collaborate with production, creative and social teams while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

From the employer

CREATIVE EDITOR, HOT SMART RICH

COMPANY: FLIGHTSTORY

REPORTING TO: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, HOT SMART RICH

ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY

We’re a media and investment company, and our mission is to elevate the stories, build the communities and invest in visionary entrepreneurs contributing to a happier, healthier humanity

YOUR MISSION

As Video Editor for Hot Smart Rich, you will be responsible for editing the show’s longform episodes and helping deliver best-in-class visual storytelling from the initial assembly through to the final published episode.

Working closely with the show’s Executive Producer, you’ll shape conversations into compelling, engaging episodes that hold attention and reflect the creative ambition of Hot Smart Rich. You’ll have a strong instinct for story, pacing, emotion and entertainment, knowing when to let a moment breathe and when an edit needs to move.

You’ll take ownership of the quality and execution of every episode you work on, combining strong editorial judgement with excellent technical craft. You’ll be comfortable working independently, responding quickly to feedback and collaborating with the wider production, creative and social teams to continuously improve the show.

DAY TO DAY

Own the edit of Hot Smart Rich longform episodes from initial assembly through to final delivery.
Work closely with the Executive Producer to shape each episode’s narrative, pacing, structure and strongest editorial moments.
Turn long-form conversations into compelling episodes that maintain audience attention while preserving authenticity and emotional impact.
Identify opportunities to tighten, restructure or elevate conversations to create the strongest possible viewing experience.
Maintain a consistently high creative and technical standard across every Hot Smart Rich episode.
Bring strong editorial judgement to the edit, understanding what information is essential, what can be removed and where the story can be strengthened.
Use music, sound design, graphics, archive, imagery and other visual devices
Collaborate with producers, creatives, social teams and other editors to ensure the longform show connects effectively with the wider Hot Smart Rich content ecosystem.
Understand audience behaviour and use performance insights, including audience retention and watch-time data, to continually improve editing decisions.
Maintain an organised workflow by structuring project files logically, naming assets clearly and keeping timelines clean and manageable.
Maintain meticulous version control so changes can be tracked and previous iterations easily referenced.
Ensure project files, media and assets are securely backed up and kept up to date across local and cloud storage systems.
Deliver final edits correctly formatted and technically compliant for YouTube and other publishing platforms.
Proactively manage deadlines, flagging potential bottlenecks early and ensuring episodes are delivered on time without compromising quality.
Stay up to date with editing techniques, technology, AI tools and workflows that could improve the quality or efficiency of the Hot Smart Rich production process.
Support the wider creative ecosystem for Hot Smart Rich through videography & photography

WE’RE LOOKING FOR

3+ years of experience working in media or content either in-house, in agency, or freelance
Strong ability within the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, with a focus on Premiere Pro
Knowledge of longform & social media platforms, their video specifications, and trends
Exceptional commitment to organisation and organisational tools and software to ensure working priorities are tightly managed and files are kept up to date
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate and effectively collaborate with others